EAST LANSING, Mich. — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Chancellor, Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz has accepted the role of President for Michigan State University.
The MSU Board of Trustees held a special meeting to make the announcement Friday.
The 57-year-old administrator and neuroscientist founded the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center and his work has influenced concussion guidelines in the NCAA and NFL.
“I am eagerly looking forward to working with all Spartans to build on this great university’s strong historical foundation,” said Guskiewicz. “I intend to foster a culture of collaboration and, by working together, we can propel MSU to even greater eminence through its powerful commitment to student success, knowledge discovery and land-grant service.”
WATCH: Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz addresses Spartans after accepting role as MSU president
The university had been attempting to bring on a new president since April 2023. Guskiewicz's term begins on March 4, 2024.
